# SHOCKER: St. John's Lands Tounde Yessoufou After He Withdraws from NBA Draft | Meleek Thomas LATE?!

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Podcast: [Locked On College Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318)
Published: 2026-05-29T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Rick Pitino launches St. John's back into NCAA title contention with the blockbuster addition of Tounde Yessoufou. Can the Red Storm's revamped backcourt—featuring Ian Jackson, Quin Ellis, Avery Brown, and Kyle Cuffe—overcome lingering three-point shooting doubts and become one of college basketball's most explosive units? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down Yessoufou's surprising commitment, analyze Arkansas’ setback with Meleek Thomas heading to the NBA, and issue rapid-fire NBA Draft withdrawal superlatives. Key topics include Florida's massive haul of returning stars, Tommy Haugh’s shock decision, and whether Amari Allen or Malachi Moreno is primed for a draft-stock surge. Plus, what does Congress’ new Protect College Sports Act mean for transfer rules, NIL, and the future shape of NCAA basketball? Get the insights on whose offseason moves have reshaped the college hoops landscape—and which programs may be left scrambling.

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